Honesty is the best policy. But you can have too much of a good thing. While you should never withhold important information, you don't need to share every random thought, either. Or maybe you just divulge your entire life story too quickly, before she's gotten a chance to really get to know you. Take this quick quiz to figure out if you're offering too much information too soon.
1. When a woman says, "Tell me about yourself", you say:
• We don't have that kind of time. (Score = 1)
• There are a million stories in the naked city and all of them are about me. (Score = 2)
• One thing you should know: I want to know more about you. (Score = 3)
• What's to tell? (Score = 4)
• I'm so glad you asked. I was born in ... (Score = -1)
2. By the end of your first date, she knows:
• Only modern history — my life since college. (Score = 1)
• About every failed relationship on the books. (Score = 2)
• A few key facts, plus whether or not I'd like to see her again. (Score = 3)
• My last name ... if I like her. (Score = 4)
• My entire life story, with footnotes. (Score = -1)
3. When is the right time to talk about past relationships?
• Before the third date. (Score = 1)
• A couple weeks in, after I decide she's not psycho. (Score = 2)
• When the opportunity presents itself. (Score = 3)
• On a need-to-know basis. And she doesn't need to know. (Score = 4)
• Early and often. (Score = -1)
4. We all have character flaws. How quickly do you tell her about yours?
• If I don't tell her up front, she'll figure them out any way. (Score = 1)
• After a couple of dates I tell her what my exes said about me. (Score = 2)
• I try to ease them into conversations as appropriate. (Score = 3)
• I have no flaws to speak of. (Score = 4)
• Immediately. Like my heart, I wear my flaws on my sleeve. (Score = -1)
5. How would you describe yourself:
• A reference library. (Score = 1)
• A sucking chest wound. (Score = 2)
• A regular guy. (Score = 3)
• Fort Knox. (Score = 4)
• An open book. (Score = -1)
Less than 0: Take all the fun out of it, why don't you? How's a girl supposed to get to know you if you tell her everything first? Let her do some of the talking so you can both get to know each other better.
0-5: You're a little too eager to tell all. This isn't an essay test, so go for the short answers. If she wants to know more, she can ask.
6-10: Your trust issues and self-deprecating nature could be getting in your way. Deal with your past and you'll be better prepared to have a more fulfilling conversation.
11-15: You're on the money, giving her enough info with a healthy dollop of the unknown remaining. Find a woman who wants to play getting to know you by searching here.
16-20: Hello, International Man of Mystery. You're shut air-tight. Maybe too tight. If you don't give her a little bit to go on, she might lose interest.
1. When a woman says, "Tell me about yourself", you say:
• We don't have that kind of time. (Score = 1)
• There are a million stories in the naked city and all of them are about me. (Score = 2)
• One thing you should know: I want to know more about you. (Score = 3)
• What's to tell? (Score = 4)
• I'm so glad you asked. I was born in ... (Score = -1)
2. By the end of your first date, she knows:
• Only modern history — my life since college. (Score = 1)
• About every failed relationship on the books. (Score = 2)
• A few key facts, plus whether or not I'd like to see her again. (Score = 3)
• My last name ... if I like her. (Score = 4)
• My entire life story, with footnotes. (Score = -1)
3. When is the right time to talk about past relationships?
• Before the third date. (Score = 1)
• A couple weeks in, after I decide she's not psycho. (Score = 2)
• When the opportunity presents itself. (Score = 3)
• On a need-to-know basis. And she doesn't need to know. (Score = 4)
• Early and often. (Score = -1)
4. We all have character flaws. How quickly do you tell her about yours?
• If I don't tell her up front, she'll figure them out any way. (Score = 1)
• After a couple of dates I tell her what my exes said about me. (Score = 2)
• I try to ease them into conversations as appropriate. (Score = 3)
• I have no flaws to speak of. (Score = 4)
• Immediately. Like my heart, I wear my flaws on my sleeve. (Score = -1)
5. How would you describe yourself:
• A reference library. (Score = 1)
• A sucking chest wound. (Score = 2)
• A regular guy. (Score = 3)
• Fort Knox. (Score = 4)
• An open book. (Score = -1)
Less than 0: Take all the fun out of it, why don't you? How's a girl supposed to get to know you if you tell her everything first? Let her do some of the talking so you can both get to know each other better.
0-5: You're a little too eager to tell all. This isn't an essay test, so go for the short answers. If she wants to know more, she can ask.
6-10: Your trust issues and self-deprecating nature could be getting in your way. Deal with your past and you'll be better prepared to have a more fulfilling conversation.
11-15: You're on the money, giving her enough info with a healthy dollop of the unknown remaining. Find a woman who wants to play getting to know you by searching here.
16-20: Hello, International Man of Mystery. You're shut air-tight. Maybe too tight. If you don't give her a little bit to go on, she might lose interest.
